I keep hearing people referring to Topeka.. The difference between State and Salina TOC is that in Salina you wrestle 6-8 matches in 1 day where at State you wrestle 4-5 matches in 2 days. Plenty of time between matches to go outside and eat and some even are able to leave mid afternoon day 1. No comparison really. On top of that the State tourney is not ran by a club and is under a long term contract through the city. My understanding is that the Salina TOC is an annual contract that can be negotiated and is ran by the Salina Wrestling Club. It states clearly on the Bi-Centennial website "Unless authorized by Salina Bicentennial Center Staff, the carrying of food and beverages into the arena is prohibited" Clearly this is able to be "authorized" .. the point of this post.